{"id":59382,"date":"2022-08-29T04:59:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T04:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/commanders-rookie-brian-robinson-jr-shot-multiple-times-in-attempted-robbery-team-releases-statement\/"},"modified":"2022-08-29T04:59:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T04:59:56","slug":"commanders-rookie-brian-robinson-jr-shot-multiple-times-in-attempted-robbery-team-releases-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/commanders-rookie-brian-robinson-jr-shot-multiple-times-in-attempted-robbery-team-releases-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Commanders rookie Brian Robinson Jr. shot multiple times in attempted robbery; team releases statement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A day after sitting out the Commanders’ preseason finale in anticipation of a big role this regular season, rookie running back Brian Robinson Jr. was shot multiple times as the victim of an attempted robbery, according to NFL Media<\/a> and NBC Sports Washington<\/a>. A third-round draft pick out of Alabama this spring, Robinson is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries after an apparent carjacking attempt, per ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old Robinson is now hospitalized after at least two bullets struck his lower body during the attempted robbery, according to Tom Pelissero<\/a>. His immediate on-field future is unclear.<\/p>\n

The Commanders released the following statement:<\/p>\n

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We have been made aware that Brian Robinson Jr. was the victim of an attempted armed robbery or carjacking in Washington, DC He sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated at the hospital, where team officials are on-site with him. We ask that you please respect Brian’s privacy at this time.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Robinson emerged this summer as the apparent front-runner for Washington’s top running back job, even with incumbent Antonio Gibson coming off a 1,000-yard season. He totaled 16 touches during the Commanders’ first two preseason games, rotating with Gibson as the club’s first-team ball-carrier throughout training camp. At the very least, he was expected to open 2022 as a regular complement to Gibson in both the run and pass game.<\/p>\n

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A two-time national champion at Alabama, Robinson spent five seasons with the Crimson Tide before entering the NFL, most notably eclipsing 1,400 rushing yards as a full-time starter in 2021.<\/p>\n

In Robinson’s absence, veteran JD McKissic, a pass-catching specialist, is likely to see an uptick in touches alongside Gibson.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n